Question

The 1848 discovery of gold in California affected Native Americans who lived or hunted along the Santa Fe and Oregon trails mainly because .

Answer choices for the above question

A. the discovery made them wealthy, since the gold was on their land

B. the discovery helped them meet and befriend many new people who flocked to the area

C. many white people came to the area, which violated the “permanent Indian frontier”

D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Many white people came to the area, which violated the “permanent Indian frontier”. The influx of white settlers and gold seekers into Native American lands disrupted their way of life and led to violence and displacement.